How did Grant Wood reject European abstraction in his artwork?
American Gothic, painting by Grant Wood, showing a farmer standing beside a woman in front of a house
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Wood used bold colors from his imagination to convey emotion and drama.
Wood used bold colors from his imagination to convey emotion and drama.
Wood painted with loose, animated brushstrokes to enhance the energy of the painting.
Wood painted with loose, animated brushstrokes to enhance the energy of the painting.
Wood favored a soft, muted palette with subtle contrasts between darks and lights.
Wood favored a soft, muted palette with subtle contrasts between darks and lights.
Wood used meticulous brushwork to capture the intricate details of figures and objects.